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angieoverstreet
Jacksonville, FL

 
I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation excatly one month ago, I have wierd pain in the area of the internal stiches, and soreness
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sometimes I get small pain in armpit, I am scared I will never feel 100% again, I cant eat the same cant sleep the same, I need to know how long internal stiches will take to not be sore anymore!!

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docblinski


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
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June 18, 2012 3:13 AM

Again ALWAYS best to ask your surgeon but in general terms you are still very early in healing phases. Wait a few more weeks to month. (more)
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ehellermd


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Staten Island, NY
United States
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June 15, 2012 10:09 AM

It takes up to several months to feel better/same. Every day you should see improvements in your healing process. (more)
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